Miss Biondi’s Classroom Newsletter!

Welcome Back! I’m so excited to continue to work with all of you. Get ready as we
prepare for a fun week filled with Saint Patrick’s Day festivities!

Upcoming Events: Meet the Teacher!

Classroom Saint Patrick’s Day Party: My name is Italia Biondi, and I am your
Friday, March 15, 2019 child’s First Grade teacher for this
Spring semester! I live in Harrison City,
Pennsylvania with my family and four
First Day of Spring: Wednesday, March 20,
dogs! (Vivo, Nola, Paco, and Chessa) I
2019
hope that you and your family had a
great Spring Break! Over break, I was
able to relax and enjoy the warm weather
with my friends and family! What did you
do? I am so excited to continue on in our
Important Information for Parents: learning journey.

1. Parent Pick-Up: Please be sure to send in a I will continue to keep be sending a

note stating the date, time, and name of the
individual who will be picking up the child.
2. Take Home Folder: Please be sure to check
and empty your child’s take home folder
everyday, as I will be sending important
information and work home with them.
3. Snack: During the day, sometime after
lunch, students are given 10 minutes to eat
their snack. Please send a small snack with
your child to school everyday. (I will provide
snacks if forgotten)
weekly newsletter home in your child’s
take home folder every Monday. This way
you are informed on all upcoming
events, activities, as well as any
upcoming assignments that we will be
doing in class!
If you ever have any questions,
comments, or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact me!
Email: biondiitalia@gmail.com
Phone: 412-526-1672

This Spring semester is going to be packed full of fun, exciting, and meaningful learning
experiences. I will create a learning environment where all can succeed by appealing to the
different likes, interests, personalities, and learning styles of my students. I would like to
thank you for sharing your children with me, we are going to continue having such a fun
school year!
 Teaching Philosophy
“Teaching is the Sunshine on a Cloudy Day” is my teaching metaphor which I have

lived by throughout my entire teaching experiences, and something that I plan to

implement in my classroom. As the parent, you are your child’s first teacher, it is my

job to integrate the funds of knowledge which are the values, traditions, and cultural

practices that you pass onto your child, and apply them in a way that will help them

achieve their highest level of success. With that being said, I believe that teachers play

an immense part in their students lives as we are helping them grow physically,

mentally, academically, and socially. Some individuals may say this is too big of a task,

by I embrace the challenge because as a teacher I will make sure I have a positive

impact on my student’s lives. If I can tell that one of my student is struggling or having

a bad day, I believe that I have the ability to make their day a little brighter by proving a

safe haven that is supportive and encouraging.

From as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a teacher, but it was my

fourth grade teacher who changed my life, and made me realize that teaching is what I

am meant to do. It was because of her that I was able to realize what I am actually

capable of, as I reached my full potential as a student and overall human being. As your

child’s teacher, I strive to be the same role model to them as my fourth grade teacher

was to me. I believe that I will create crystallizing moments which are experiences that

create a life long impact, with your children as it is my job to make learning fun and

meaningful.
 Birthdays: Classroom Specials:

Monday: Library
• January: Please make sure your child brings there
library book back to school on this day.
12- Noah
17- Jack
22- Casey Tuesday: Gym
Please make sure your child wears or
brings a pair of tennis shoes to school on
• February: this day.
3- Sophie
Wednesday: Art
• March: Please make sure your child is wearing
11- Max clothing that you wouldn’t mind getting
messy.
• June:
1- Zoey Thursday: Computer
13- Emilee
25- Zachary
Friday: Music
• September:
13- Lauren
16- Tim

• October:
2- Liz Classroom Jobs for this Week:
19-Toby
• Pledge/Flag Helper: William
• November:
• Calendar Helper: Max
5- Julia
7- William • Line Leader: Lauren
15- Katie
• Board Eraser: Katie
• December:
22- Mike

Classroom Rules/ Guidelines:

1. Listening Bodies
I will listen and follow directions.
2. Raised Hands
I will raise my hand to share ideas.
3. Quiet Mouths
I will use my inside voice.
4. Walking Feet
I will walk through the halls.
5. Helping Hands
I will use my hands for helping, not hurting.
6. Caring Hearts
I will use kind words.
 To Do for this Week:
What We Are Learning this Week! Spelling Words:

Math: 1. Cow
Money
-Names and value of each coin 2. Town

3. Mouse
Language Arts:
Phonics 4. How
-Sounds that we hear, and how they
are made 5. Out

Spelling: 6. Mouth
-Words using ou, ow.
7. Born
Social Studies:
8. Roar
-Community Jobs
9. Nothing
Science:
-Different part of the human body 10.Early

REMINDER:

This Week is “ALL ABOUT ME” Week!

With it being the start of a new semester, I wanted to give each student the
opportunity to bring in a “get to know you” item on their assigned day. I have listed
each child’s name and day below. Students are able to bring in one of the following
items to share with the class.

Sharing ideas:
- A picture of him/herself
- A picture of their family/ friends
- Favorite thing (toy, stuffed animal, etc.)
- Something they made

• Monday: Zoey, Max, Mike

• Tuesday: Lauren, Zachary, Sophie
• Wednesday: Toby, Julia, Katie
• Thursday: Noah, Jack, Liz
• Friday: William, Emilee, Tim, Casey
 Parent Resources and
Volunteer Opportunities:
As parents, I encourage you to be as involved in your child’s learning as possible, which is why I
have an Open Door policy in my classroom. This means, you are more then welcome to stop by
our classroom and check and see what is going on at any given time throughout the school day. I
highly value parent involvement in my classroom, I feel that is a great way to build a trusting
classroom community!

I have provided you with the link to the PA clearances website. I recommend that you have the
following clearances if you plan on being a frequent visitor, in order to ensure the safety of our
student’s.

https://www.certifiedsafepa.org/safe/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtOLVBRCZARIsADPLtJ2cIQPgeaGHMTBih
H6dXbxLojEi2OZpUZGbz4KVS8Xb9ojQrtHkv2QaAugpEALw_wcB

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: Articles for Parents:

1. Saint Patrick’s Day Party- March 15, https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/school.html

2019 - This article informs parents on other ways to
get involve in their child’s school.
- 4 volunteers
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/building
2. Book Fair- March 27, 2019 -parent-teacher-relationships
- 2 volunteers -This article explains the important of parent-
teacher relationships and provides ways to build
3. Bake Sale- April 8 , 2019 those relationships.
-2 volunteers
https://www.verywellmind.com/parenting-
4. Easter/Spring Party- April 18, 2019 styles-2795072
-This article provides information on the
- 4 Volunteers
different types of parenting styles.
4. Zoo Field Trip- May 7, 2019 https://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/s
-4 volunteers ucceed/succeed.pdf
-This article explains ways parents can help
5. Classroom Career Day- May 22, 2019 their child succeed in school.
-As many as possible

-There are plenty of other opportunities, to get

involved. Contact me if you are interested.
 Books to Share:

1. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

-About a little boy who has a bad day.

2. A Bear Called Paddington

-About a bear that was adopted by a London family.

3. The Giving Tree

-About a boy who would frequently visit the same tree.

4. Corduroy
- About a teddy bear who searches for his missing button.

5. Are you My Mother?

-About a baby bird who is on a quest to find their mother.

Closing Remarks:

All in all, I can’t wait to see what this semester has in store for this First Grade class! I
am looking forward to being able to continue work with your children and hopefully
you as well! I hope to continue to stay in constant contact with all of you in order to
ensure the success of each and every student in my class! I provided my contact
information on the first page but will include it here too. I am readily available on both
my email, or by phone call. I can assure you that your children are in good hands. I
promise to make your children feel welcomed, safe, and loved. I see this class as a
community built on trust and togetherness.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Email: biondiitalia@gmail.com
Phone: 412-526-1672